We recently wrote about why Germany needs caregivers from abroad. . From a statistical standpoint, there are not enough people in Germany to find enough qualified caregivers to cover all of Germany’s needs in this sector. Today, we will discuss why hiring caregivers from abroad is not only a solution but also beneficial for both sides.
Foreign caregivers appreciate the opportunity
By working as a caregiver, a person has the opportunity to dramatically increase their income. In countries like Romania and Bulgaria, the minimum net monthly wage is €308 and €281 respectively. If people go to Germany to work as caregivers, they have the opportunity to earn five times the minimum wage in their home country, or even more. That’s a huge difference! These caregivers realize and appreciate this. It leads to their satisfaction and motivation. And if you don’t know how big the difference between motivated and unmotivated employees is, you can read more about it here.
Salary is not the only motivating factor to work. When somebody wants to move abroad for work, one of the biggest challenges they face is finding or being able to afford accommodation. By working as a caregiver, that problem is solved. This is another reason to appreciate the opportunity that comes their way and to do their job responsibly and with a smile on their face.
Work on rotations reduces employee turnover
Imagine having a person taking care of somebody and being on call all the time. For how long can they do that? Three, maybe four months – it becomes too much afterward, and eventually, they have to quit. Having in mind caregivers from abroad usually work on rotations, this issue does not exist. On one side the caregiver doesnt burn out, which means that the quality of the care provided doesn’t deteriorate. On the other hand, the caregiver can go home and rest after finishing their rotation. That means they’ll get some well-deserved free time, see their friends and family and come back full of energy and motivation.
Less work and responsibilities for the relatives of the patient
Let’s say that you know two people that live near you – they want to work as caregivers and have experience and the necessary qualities, so they’re suitable to take turns and take care of your relative. At first, everything looks perfect.
However, if you take a closer look, you realize that those people need employment contracts. They need social insurance, health insurance, and everything else necessary for them to be legally employed. What you will need is not just two caregivers but also a lawyer and an accountant. It not only gets too complicated but also very expensive.
But that’s not all. What happens if both caregivers fall ill at the same time? You’re left with nobody to take care of your relative, while at the same time, you’re in need of a temporary replacement.
That is why it’s best to leave this task to the professionals. We in Atena have been matching patients with the most suitable for them caregivers for 14 years. And for us, finding the right caregiver is just the first step. We provide everything necessary – employment contracts and all other documents that a person needs to legally work abroad as a caregiver. We make sure transport is arranged from and to the place of work – we work with hundreds of companies in the transport sector. We are also available for both the family of the patient and the caregiver in case there is anything they need. Work with professionals, success is not a coincidence.
